Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
scapiflorum
ID:
1409272

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook.f. & Thomson) Al-Shehbaz, G.Q.Hao & J.Quan Liu

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 184(2): 219. 2017 [9 Jun 2017] [epublished]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001421737



Common Names

  • Eutrema scapiflorum
  • Scapiflorum Eutrema
  • Eutrema Scapiflorum


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Description

Eutrema scapiflorum (also called Scapiflorous Eutrema, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to western North America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a tall stem with a few small leaves. The flowers are white and have a long, curved lower lip. It grows in dry, open areas such as roadsides and fields.

Uses & Benefits

Eutrema scapiflorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. Its fronds are also used to make baskets and mats.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Eutrema scapiflorum has white to pink flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eutrema scapiflorum is a perennial shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or seed. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Once established, the plant should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.

Where to Find Eutrema scapiflorum

Eutrema scapiflorum can be found in the mountains of central and western China.

Eutrema scapiflorum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eutrema scapiflorum?

Eutrema scapiflorum

What is the natural habitat of Eutrema scapiflorum?

It is found in moist forests and grasslands in Japan.

What are the common uses of Eutrema scapiflorum?

It is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.

Species in the Eutrema genus

Eutrema bouffordii, Eutrema altaicum, Eutrema botschantzevii, Eutrema cordifolium, Eutrema deltoideum, Eutrema edwardsii, Eutrema fontanum, Eutrema grandiflorum, Eutrema halophilum, Eutrema heterophyllum, Eutrema himalaicum, Eutrema integrifolium, Eutrema japonicum, Eutrema lowndesii, Eutrema parviflorum, Eutrema platypetalum, Eutrema pseudocordifolium, Eutrema salsugineum, Eutrema schulzii, Eutrema sherriffii, Eutrema tenue, Eutrema thibeticum, Eutrema verticillatum, Eutrema violifolium, Eutrema wuchengyii, Eutrema yungshunense, Eutrema yunnanense, Eutrema xingshanensis, Eutrema yungshunensis, Eutrema nanum, Eutrema zhuxiense, Eutrema bulbiferum, Eutrema tianshanense, Eutrema nepalense, Eutrema purii, Eutrema renifolium, Eutrema scapiflorum, Eutrema minutissimum, Eutrema sinense, Eutrema baimashanicum,

Species in the Brassicaceae family

Abdra brachycarpa, Abdra aprica, Acuston perenne, Aethionema rhodopaeum, Aethionema alanyae, Aethionema arabicum, Aethionema armenum, Aethionema capitatum, Aethionema carlsbergii, Aethionema carneum, Aethionema cephalanthum, Aethionema cordatum, Aethionema coridifolium, Aethionema demirizii, Aethionema diastrophis, Aethionema dumanii, Aethionema edentulum, Aethionema eunomioides, Aethionema fimbriatum, Aethionema froedinii, Aethionema gileadense, Aethionema glaucinum, Aethionema grandiflorum, Aethionema heterocarpum, Aethionema heterophyllum, Aethionema huber-morathii, Aethionema karamanicum, Aethionema lepidioides, Aethionema levandowskyi, Aethionema lycium, Aethionema marashicum, Aethionema membranaceum, Aethionema munzurense, Aethionema orbiculatum, Aethionema papillosum, Aethionema retsina, Aethionema saxatile, Aethionema schistosum, Aethionema semnanensis, Aethionema speciosum, Aethionema spicatum, Aethionema stylosum, Aethionema subulatum, Aethionema syriacum, Aethionema thesiifolium, Aethionema thomasianum, Aethionema transhyrcanum, Aethionema turcicum, Aethionema umbellatum, Aethionema virgatum,

References

Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
Thomas Thomson (1817-1878): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thomson' in the authors string.
Jian Quan Liu: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Quan Liu' in the authors string.
Ihsan Ali Al-Shehbaz (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Al-Shehbaz' in the authors string.
Guo Qian Hao: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Q.Hao' in the authors string.